HOUSING SPECIALIST

Housing Specialist/MI

A Housing Specialist/MI, with detailed instruction, completes applications and assessments of eligibility for housing programs; completes SOAR applications and conducts outreach, linking and coordinating services with homeless individuals. An employee in this class documents in the HMIS system and tracking system for housing programs and locates, places and follows-up with consumers in housing programs and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Examination (GED); AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of paid, volunteer or internship experience working with those with mental illness. 2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued. 3. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license. 4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

A Housing Specialist/MI performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works in the HealthWest Administrative offices although travel to locations within the County may be required.

Benefits

**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.

CONTRACT SECTION - BENEFIT

Medical Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance 10%Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsNo Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsMonthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA,Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Lincoln Financial 457b - **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan

Dental Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Vision Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Benefit Option - In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50

Retirement - Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.

Retiree Insurance - Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.

Life Insurance and AD & D - Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Long Term Disability - No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting periodAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Sick Leave - 10 days per year, accumulated.385 days. per pay period. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.

Annual Leave - 13 days, accumulated.500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.

Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout - Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.

Personal Days - 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeitedAvailable upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service

Holidays - 13 days

COLA/Longevity - COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.

Voluntary Benefits(100% employee paid) - Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Student Loan Forgiveness - You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).

*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.